When identifying allergies, skin testing is often an allergist's first choice. Here's what to expect. Prick or scratch test: A small amount of a possible allergen is placed on your forearm or back ...

If you take medicine that could affect allergy test results, have sensitive skin, or have had a bad reaction to a skin test, your doctor might do a blood test instead. A sample of your blood is ...

We take detailed patient’s history and symptoms, perform a physical examination, perform and analyze the results from the allergy skin testing and other laboratory tests to determine what is causing ...

Allergy season is underway in Connecticut. Channel 3 spoke with a doctor and a patient about what to expect this spring. Tim ...

Some types of allergy testing, such as skin pricks, are covered by Medicare Part B, but in many cases, it depends on the test and the specific criteria for coverage. Allergy testing should be ...

Your doctor may recommend either a skin test, blood test, or both to pinpoint the cause of your allergies. Most doctors will tell you that the only sure way to limit or avoid allergic asthma ...